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A cherry blossom song with great lyrics. A wonderful, heartwarming message.

In Japan, when spring arrives, a lot of cherry blossom songs start to appear, don’t they?

For a long time, cherry blossoms have held a special place in the hearts of Japanese people, inspiring many songs filled with different emotions.

Love, graduation and farewells, starting school and new encounters… It’s precisely because of the season of spring and its beauty that cherry blossoms have become something we entrust our feelings to.

Among those sakura songs, there must be many people who want to listen to tracks with truly moving lyrics—songs that feel like they’re speaking on your behalf.

So in this article, we’ll introduce cherry blossom songs with wonderful lyrics!

They’re all masterpieces that will stay close to your heart, so if you find a favorite, try listening while reading the lyrics.

Cherry blossom songs with great lyrics: beautiful, heartwarming messages (11–20)

When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima “Sakurairo Mau Koro” MUSIC VIDEO Shorts ver.
When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika

This is one of Mika Nakashima’s signature songs.

It tells a love story that blossoms from a springtime crush, only to end in heartbreak by winter, unfolding alongside the changing seasons.

The lyrics are cleverly crafted and truly beautiful, aren’t they? Her clear, translucent voice enhances the song’s appeal even more.

On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon

Aimyon – On the Night the Cherry Blossoms Fall [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon

Aimyong’s songs all have great lyrics, and many of them really resonate with young women.

As the title suggests, “On Nights When Cherry Blossoms Fall” is a love song set in cherry blossom season.

Aimyong has a way of effortlessly putting into words—and into song—the kinds of feelings that are hard to express in everyday life, and I’m sure this track’s lyrics will hit home for women in love.

It’s a song that beautifully captures that mix of brightness and cheerfulness that comes with cherry blossom season, along with a touch of bittersweet melancholy.

cherry blossomKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi, a group that has stayed at the top of Japan’s hip-hop scene.

Many of you probably sang this song together back in your school days.

While Ketsumeishi is generally known for a fun and humorous image, this is one of their serious tracks.

Listening to the lyrics again might bring back those memories from that time.

Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri

When we think of graduation songs or spring send-off songs, many of them express feelings toward friends who are parting ways and celebrate friendship.

Yuri’s song “Sakurabare,” however, is perfect for the graduation season because it’s filled with gratitude directed toward one’s parents.

As you slowly come to feel the weight of graduating, many people naturally find themselves thinking about their father and mother—thanking them for raising them to this point.

It’s a beautiful song with lyrics that may well bring tears to your eyes this spring.

spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

It’s a heartwarming song you’ll want to listen to during the season when cherry blossoms flutter in the air.

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GREEN APPLE’s delicate vocals gently embrace the loneliness of graduation and farewells, as well as the anticipation of a new beginning.

Released in February 2018 as the B-side to the single “Love me, Love you,” the track was also featured in a commercial for Suntory’s Craft Boss.

Its melody and lyrics poignantly capture the melancholy and wistfulness that come with the arrival of spring, making it a recommended listen during graduation and school entrance ceremony season.

It’s a song that will resonate with those who want to reminisce about their youth or who feel anxious about starting a new chapter in life.

We againSG

Us, Again – SG (Official Lyric Video)
We againSG

It’s a heartwarming song that pairs perfectly with the cherry blossom season.

SG’s gentle vocals weave together memories and hope.

Centered on the themes of parting and reunion, it conveys the importance of the days we spent and our expectations for the future.

Released in April 2021, the piece resonated with many listeners.

In November 2024, a wind ensemble version was featured in a CalorieMate commercial, adding a new layer of appeal.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to at graduations and other life milestones.

Highly recommended for those facing farewells with friends who want a bit of courage for the road ahead.

Sakura songs with great lyrics: beautiful, heartwarming messages (21–30)

Cherry Blossom Timeaiko

aiko - “Sakura no Toki” music video
Cherry Blossom Timeaiko

Released in 2000, aiko’s “Sakura no Toki” overflows with the giddy feelings of warm spring right from its melody.

The lyrics portray scenes of unrequited love, and aiko’s signature, cute word choices make your heart flutter.

I hope you’ll always be the kind of person who loves watching the cherry blossoms together forever! The honest feelings of someone in unrequited love are expressed just as they are, straight and true.

If this song gives you strength, try inviting the person you like to go see the cherry blossoms together!